Because I was surrounded by so much negativity at some point that it took me going back and doing stand-up to realize, you know, people really like me.
Dave ChappelleAfter a while, a joke, if you say it too much, just becomes contrived, or fake-sounding.
Dave ChappelleMy kids look actually happy. And I learned early on that perfectionism and parenthood is a toxic combination for everybody involved. In other words, so many things can flourish naturally. All you gotta do is make sure the soil's right. I view myself more like a guide than a ruler.
Dave Chappelle